Tours and Trips in Europe

Explore two of Northern Portugal's oldest cities - Braga and Guimaraes - on this full-day tour from Porto. Discover the spiritual heritage of Braga, visit the magnificent Braga Cathedral, and enjoy a lunch of traditional Portuguese cuisine at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to Guimaraes, where highlights include the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza and Guimaraes Castle.

Save time but preserve the benefits of independence on this private tour that checks off not one but two UNESCO World Heritage sites in just one day. Traveling with your private driver/guide, see the 10th-century Boyana Church with its medieval frescoes, followed by the Rila Monastery with its 14th-century tower. Tour includes door-to-door transport but excludes entrance fees.

Discover the Dalmatian island of Brac on this full-day tour from Split. Enjoy spectacular ocean views as you cruise out to Supetar, then explore the island in a 4x4, visiting the Braā olive oil museum, the famous Zlatni Rat beach, and the Vidova Gora viewpoint. Lunch and round-trip transport is included.

Boxing Day is the day after Christmas when Brits visit loved ones, tuck into leftover turkey, and hit the stores in search of Boxing Day sale bargains. Steer clear of the shoppers and swap London's city sights for the beauty of rural England on this full-day trip. Step back into the Middle Ages at Warwick Castle, enjoy a guided tour of the honey-hued city of Oxford, and see the birthplace of William Shakespeare and stop for lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Make Boxing Day extra special with this full-day tour of Windsor, Stonehenge, Bath and Lacock from London. On December 26, travel by air-conditioned coach to see Windsor Castle, the picturebook medieval castle in Windsor still used by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Next, visit spectacular, prehistoric UNESCO-listed Stonehenge and enjoy an English pub lunch, before continuing to 13th-century Lacock. Admire this quintessential English village, and then finish with a coach and walking tour of handsome, Georgian-era Bath to see top Bath attractions including the Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge.

Visit three of southern England's star attractions during the peace and quiet of Boxing Day - December 26 - on this full-day tour from London. Travel to Windsor, and stroll around its highlights and cobbled streets before admiring Windsor Castle on a perimeter walk. After a fish-and-chip lunch, continue to Stonehenge, the world-famous prehistoric stone circle. Admire this ancient monument before a walking and panoramic tour around Bath, the Roman spa town famed for its Georgian architecture.

Explore the cultural history of Ireland on this full-day, multi-stop tour from Dublin. Visiting all of these attractions on your own would require lots of navigation, planning, and a rental car; this tour includes round-trip transportation and makes it easy with a carefully curated itinerary. Listen to your guide's commentary on Ireland's myths and legends while visiting the countryside's monuments and relics with a small group.

Tour the 2,000-year-old city of Braga and the UNESCO-listed city of Guimaraes with a private guide on this 8-hour trip from Porto. Make the most of sightseeing on a tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off and in-depth commentary about the history of each site.

Sail between two continents and into the Black Sea on this full-day cruise along the Bosphorus Strait from Istanbul, with an onboard guide, plus a delicious included lunch on deck. Gaze over the shores of Europe and Asia as you cruise along the Istanbul Bosphorus; stop to visit the city's pretty Ortaköy neighborhood; and enjoy guided tours of the ornate Küçüksu Palace and Rumeli Fortress. Lastly, moor at the picturesque Black Sea village of Poyrazköy with time to swim in the sea; or explore the medieval castle of Anadolu KavaāŸā±.

Raise the sails and cast off the lines for a full-day sailing adventure along the Istanbul coast. Take in the stunning city skyline from the water as you relax on deck, and soak up the Turkish sunshine. Watch the colorful boats on the Bosphorus Strait while you tack and jibe across the water, enjoying your time away from the busy city streets. Come to shore for lunch in a local restaurant, then return to the ship for an afternoon of more scenic sailing before returning to your hotel.

See the major attractions of Istanbul as they were meant to be seen: from the water.  Comfortable transportation takes you from the Sultanahmet district to the docks, where you'll enjoy a slow paced 1.5-hour boat tour along the Bosphorus. Listen to commentary as you photograph sights, such as Dolmabahce Palace and Rumeli Fortress, without your shots getting crowded by tourists or street traffic.

Boyana Church is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church situated in the Boyana village, near Sofia. The monument is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This site is one of the most completely and perfectly preserved monuments of east European medieval art. The frescoes in the church, painted in 1259, make it one of the most important collections of medieval paintings.

Escape to wine country with this half-day trip from Barcelona. Sample cava in an impressive modernist building, then travel a short distance to a winery in the countryside where a sommelier will lead your visit. Learn all about different varietals and the wine production process. End your visit by enjoying wine, tapas, and gorgeous vineyard views.

Cruise the stunning Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn and experience three of the best Istanbul sights on this adventure-filled full-day sightseeing tour. This tour take you on a 2.5-hour boat ride on the Bosphorus Strait to savor spectacular sights of bridges, palaces, mosques and fortresses. You will stop at Dolmabahçe Palace for a guided tour and explore the alluring scents and colors of the Spice Bazaar. Visit Rüstem Pasha Mosque on top of Camlica Hill and capture wide views of the skyline. Plus, this tour comes with a delicious 3-course meal along the beautiful shoreline.

Spend Boxing Day delving into the rich history and beauty of Kent on this full-day coach trip from London. Escape London's shopping crowds and pass through historical, maritime Greenwich on route to Leeds Castle in Kent. Take a guided tour of this fairy tale-like moated castle, once home to medieval monarchs. Next, enjoy a fish and chips lunch in the ancient city of Canterbury, and visit magnificent, 11th-century Canterbury Cathedral as you uncover its bloody history. Lastly, admire views of the iconic White Cliffs of Dover before returning to London.

Istanbul is famous for having both distinctly European and distinctly Asian-influenced cityscapes, separated by the Bosphorus, or The Strait of Istanbul. See both sides of multicultural Istanbul from the best vantage point on this short hour guided river boat tour, which cruises gently past tall palaces, wooden villas, historic bridges and more.

Sail the brilliant blue waters of the Adriatic aboard a luxury catamaran during this 10-hour cruising and island hopping adventure. Enjoy the sea breeze as you travel to the island of Braā, where you'll have time for sightseeing and swimming on the famous Golden Horn Beach. In the afternoon check out the village of Bol and some of the island's hidden swimming spots. Lunch and unlimited drinks are included.

Spend a pleasant afternoon exploring the Bosphorus Strait and the Black Sea during this cruise from Istanbul. Before departing, taste traditional Turkish meze and other specialties aboard the boat at the dock and then begin your cruise of the Bosphorus Strait from Rumeli Hisarā± Fortress. You will see top attractions like Galata Tower and the Bosphorus Bridge as you cruise into the Black Sea. Plus, discover the old fortress remnants at Anadolu KavaāŸā± and even stop for dip into the Black Sea at Poyrazköy, a charming seaside village.

Watch sunset illuminate the Golden Horn and Istanbul skyline on a 2-hour, private Bosphorus cruise aboard a luxurious yacht. Take in Ottoman palaces, grand villas, mosques and mansions from the water, and navigate the straits alongside Istanbul's fishing fleet, sailboats and yachts. Enjoy the exclusive use of the boat for a truly special, once in a lifetime experience.

Trade London's hectic Boxing Day sale crowds for three of England's most famous towns and attractions. On the day after Christmas, board a comfortable coach and set off from the capital into the quintessential English countryside. Get up close to the stately Windsor Castle, one of the Queen's official residences; unravel the myths and legends surrounding the UNESCO-listed Stonehenge; tuck into a traditional English lunch in the pretty town of Amesbury; and wander amid 18th-centry Georgian architecture in Bath.